Advt. No. WII/RES/A.3.10(9) – September 2009
Walk In Interview to Engage Research Fellows @ Wildlife Institute of India, Dehra Dun
The WII wishes to engage nine (09) research fellows [01 Research Associate (RA), 07 Junior Research Fellows (JRF) and 01 Technical Assistant (TA)] through a Walk-in-Interview on Tuesday, 29th September 2009. The details of the available position along with essential and desirable qualifications, terms and conditions and how to apply are given below.
Details of projectS and positions
Project # 1 Research Laboratory.
RA -1 Post
Duration: Initially for a period of one year.
Essential Qualification Ph.D degree in Zoology/Botany/Wildlife Sciences/Environmental Sciences/ Forestry/Experimental Biology/Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Social Sciences from a recognized University. Those who have published their work in peer reviewed journals and shown evidence of capability to do independent research work will have a preference.
Desirable Qualification (1) Adequate experience from any reputed laboratory in using advance analytical techniques for plant, animal, soil and water samples. (2) Experience in handling and maintenance of various laboratory analytical equipments (AAS, HPLC, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer etc.) and operational knowledge of various computer software(s).
Description of Work The work involves field visits and laboratory analysis for plant, animal, soil and water samples and also teaching advanced analytical techniques.
Project # 2 Monitoring Source Population of Tiger in Kanha Tiger Reserve.
JRF - 1 Post
Duration: Three years.
Essential Qualification Masters Degree in Wildlife Science/Life Science/Zoology/Botany/Forestry/ Environ-mental Science or Veterinary Science, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification Research experience in wildlife specially carnivores. M.Sc. dissertation on a relevant topic with experience in use of telemetry. Exposure to techniques of camera trapping, distance sampling, mark-recapture population estimation, habitat use analysis, ability to work on GIS is desired.
Description of Work The research involves camera trapping, and distance sampling, to estimate and monitor tiger and prey populations in the Kanha Landscape. Modern technological tools like satellite and GPS telemetry will be used to study habitat use, ranging patterns, behaviour and dispersal of tigers.
Project # 3 Monitoring Source Population of Tiger in Corbett Tiger Reserve.
JRF - 1 Post
Duration: Three years.
Essential Qualification Masters Degree in Wildlife Science/Life Science/Zoology/Botany/Forestry/ Environ-mental Science or Veterinary Science, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification Research experience in wildlife specially carnivores. M.Sc. dissertation on a relevant topic with experience in use of telemetry. Exposure to techniques of camera trapping, distance sampling, mark-recapture population estimation, habitat use analysis, ability to work on GIS is desired.
Description of Work The research involves camera trapping, and distance sampling, to estimate and monitor tiger and prey populations in the Corbett Landscape. Modern technological tools like satellite and GPS telemetry will be used to study habitat use, ranging patterns, behaviour and dispersal of tigers.
Project # 4 Population Estimation and Ecology of the Tiger in the Sundarbans.
JRFs - 2 Posts
Duration: Three years.
Essential Qualification MSc in Wildlife Science/Life Science/Zoology/ Botany/Forestry/Environmental Science or Veterinary Science, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification Research experience in wildlife specially carnivores, preferably tigers. M.Sc. dissertation on a relevant topic with experience in use of telemetry. Exposure to techniques of camera trapping, distance sampling, mark-recapture population estimation, sign surveys, occupancy modeling, habitat use analysis, ability to work on GIS is desired.
The candidate should be able to stay on a boat for several days and know swimming.
Description of Work The research involves estimating and monitoring the population of tigers and prey populations in the Sundarbans. Modern technological tools like satellite and GPS telemetry will be used to study habitat use, ranging patterns, behaviour and dispersal of tigers.
Project # 5 Ecology, behaviour and interaction of highly dense populations of sloth bear (Melursus ursinus) and human-sloth bear conflict in Jessore wildlife sanctuary, Gujarat and Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary, Rajasthan.
JRF - 1 Post
Duration: Up to March 2011.
Essential Qualification Masters degree in Zoology/Wildlife Science/Animal Science/Environment Science/ Life Science, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification Experience on large carnivore/herbivore research, habitat evaluation, estimating prey abundance, and food habit analysis and human-wildlife conflict. Candidates having knowledge of Hindi and/or local language of Rajasthan/Gujarat to interact with local community, and having computer software will be preferred.
Description of Work The project aims to study ecology of sloth bear, human-sloth bear conflict and management aspects in Jessore wildlife sanctuary and Mount Abu wildlife sanctuary. Information on land cover, landuse, vegetation composition and structure, den distribution, habitat, food habits and ranging pattern of sloth bears, impacts of biotic pressures, and socio-economic impacts of menace on rural community will be collected. Sloth bear proof power fencing will be developed.
Project # 6 Development & maintenance of studbook for selected endangered faunal types in Indian zoos.
TA - 1 Post
Duration: One year.
Essential Qualification Masters degree in Zoology/Life Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification Candidates with functional knowledge of computer operation/software will be preferred.
Description of Work The project involves collection and computation of pedigree data of selected species from various identified zoos across country and would involve field visits.
Assist in maintenance and updation of studbooks of select endangered faunal types as per project requirement.
Project # 7 Wildlife Crime Scenario in India: Perspective based on analysis of wildlife offence cases referred to the Wildlife Institute of India.
JRF - 1 Post
Duration: Nine months.
Essential Qualification Masters degree in Wildlife Science/Zoology/ Forensic Science with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from a recognized University.
Desirable Qualification Experience in wildlife science or knowledge of different wildlife species, computer skills for data entry and analysis related to wildlife trade and poaching related issues.
Description of Work Research is required to undertake analysis of data related to wildlife offences and trade and collection of such information from different state departments.
Project # 8 A study on sympatric carnivores (tiger, leopard and wild dog) in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, Tamil Nadu, India.
JRF - 1 Post
Project Duration: Up to January 2011.
Essential Qualification Masters Degree in Wildlife Science/Forestry/ Environmental Science from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
Desirable Qualification Experience in prey and predator population estimation, GIS and Remote Sensing, quantification techniques and computer knowledge.
Description of Work 1. To estimate density, distribution, group size and composition of prey species of sympatric carnivores (tiger, leopard and dhole). 2. To study the food habits and prey selectivity of sympatric carnivores. 3. To estimate the population of the sympatric carnivores. 4. To study the distribution of sympatric carnivores and their prey species with specific reference to anthropogenic pressure 5. To develop conservation action plan for these sympatric carnivores.
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